tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post1065120006322439778..comments2023-06-28T20:33:55.060+05:30Comments on Chronicles of an Unknown Indian: WHEN LAW LESSNESS COMES KNOCKING AT YOUR DOORMeera Sundararajanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-42292683050339817672012-06-22T10:38:13.068+05:302012-06-22T10:38:13.068+05:30i have always been sick of such diplomatic neighbo...i have always been sick of such diplomatic neighbors.:-)Aroojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977139014206764597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-4321950735060233252012-06-15T17:18:01.870+05:302012-06-15T17:18:01.870+05:30Meera, I think my blood pressure has increased whi...Meera, I think my blood pressure has increased while reading your blog, and imagining something like that happening to me! It sounds terrible and frustrating.Sunil Deepakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781674474022699458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-44433389824076117752012-06-14T20:19:06.780+05:302012-06-14T20:19:06.780+05:30Namaste...
Ouch! That is a menace and not good for...Namaste...<br />Ouch! That is a menace and not good for the value of your property should you want to sell. Of course your neighbours are not willing to help or sign their names. They want you to do the work and they can all share in the glory and then take credit. Everyone is willing to gather and talk bullshit until you ask them to put "their money where their mouth is" then everyone becomes scarce.<br /><br />Sorry about all the trouble. I fear that it won't get better as word of mouth get out about the vegetable shop. You can look forward to the stink of rotting vegetables, parked cars in front you home and all the other headache attached to being so close to this establishment. <br /><br />Something should be done. My only suggestion would be to take a photo log of the garbage, parked cars etc and attach it to your letter as proof of what has been going on. Maybe (hopefully) the powers that be get off their butt and actually do something.<br /><br />Stay blessed my friend in spite of the disturbances.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-34705105187200263152012-06-13T16:42:23.458+05:302012-06-13T16:42:23.458+05:30Ani... never been interested in business men... Ha...Ani... never been interested in business men... Hahn agar koi shayar hota to alag baat hoti :PMeera Sundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-69471302577984180412012-06-13T15:55:34.986+05:302012-06-13T15:55:34.986+05:30Koi gumnaam aashiq hai jo 'Tere ghar ke saamne...Koi gumnaam aashiq hai jo 'Tere ghar ke saamne' ghar bana nahi paayaa, duniya bana nahi paayaa toh dukaan khol dee...aninditahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05844592244486340198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-47353503238779687972012-06-13T00:55:31.521+05:302012-06-13T00:55:31.521+05:30Your problem is truly an irritating one..and I und...Your problem is truly an irritating one..and I understand you are hyperactive when angry..:)Tomzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809990191742945893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-78296945266615479042012-06-12T17:58:37.449+05:302012-06-12T17:58:37.449+05:30In Chennai, there is no planning, everywhere shops...In Chennai, there is no planning, everywhere shops are coming up and then half the road is taken by parked vehicle, I am myself facing this congestion everyday, so difficult to walk, I wish they would have some laws or discipline about that..Renuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052079745061422542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-66004099161587882332012-06-11T22:30:09.219+05:302012-06-11T22:30:09.219+05:30Hello Gayu aka Jhansi Rani.. looking forward to re...Hello Gayu aka Jhansi Rani.. looking forward to reading about your experiences some time ( and yes that unfinished story too)<br /><br />@ Nivedita let us pick out nails and strew them.. I could engage the kids in the neighbourhood to help us with thatMeera Sundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-21989418603517812452012-06-11T16:24:18.177+05:302012-06-11T16:24:18.177+05:30Best course- file a PIL. Teach them a lesson. No t...Best course- file a PIL. Teach them a lesson. No trusting thy neighbors. No point in asking their help. You have to fight it alone. Bribe the Neel Metal Fanalca men, urge them to park bins near the shop. To avoid cars being parked, in front of the gate, try to build two landings on either side of the gate, restricting parking in front of the gate. I wish i could strew some nails in front of your gate, if i were there:PCloud Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382499546129406231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-9734001816961039112012-06-11T15:42:11.972+05:302012-06-11T15:42:11.972+05:30Neighbours will never support for such battles. th...Neighbours will never support for such battles. they will be quiet, sometimes they will crib, but they will never take a stand and co-operate. I have fought so many such battles in our society. <br />Our society watchman calls me "Jhansi ki Rani", always ready to shout and fight. <br /><br />All the best Meera. I am struggling between office deadlines and commitments at the home front, will post the final part of the story soon.<br /><br />Thanks a ton for the paitence.<br />Take care<br />GayuGayuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304455860480027479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-44520491676011082242012-06-11T14:26:28.734+05:302012-06-11T14:26:28.734+05:30This is sad , and yeah in india I doubt if anythin...This is sad , and yeah in india I doubt if anything will come of it , even if you report. <br /><br />I guess lawfully nothing can be done , as the road is free for parking but its just courtsey not to prk in front of the gate.. <br /><br />I dont know what to say that could help ... <br /><br /><a href="http://mannbikram.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Bikram's</a>Bikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320753339263375295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-26957045751338180792012-06-11T12:25:39.220+05:302012-06-11T12:25:39.220+05:30@ Rahul and Simply mee, the lack of civic sense in...@ Rahul and Simply mee, the lack of civic sense in India is actually very comical. The way we disregard any rules is a national trait. <br /><br />Simply mee, I like that idea of a gate with spikes. Or may be we should get a ferocious Rottweiler type of dog and train it to bite off tyres ( both rubber and other types ). Looks like governments across the developing world are all alike!Meera Sundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-21144412028181054252012-06-11T11:55:16.932+05:302012-06-11T11:55:16.932+05:30:-) I just loved the deflating tyre threat...:-D A...:-) I just loved the deflating tyre threat...:-D And the woman had 4 tyres on her person alone..LOL..:-D I am sorry to hear all the troubles you are having to go through though. :-( I hope some solution presents itself soon.Rahulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978139164983441198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-530201272571926882012-06-10T23:42:15.440+05:302012-06-10T23:42:15.440+05:30Ahahaha, sorry meera, i could not help laughing at...Ahahaha, sorry meera, i could not help laughing at some scenes...really? serious now#....i know how it means to be a lone voice in the wilderness....echooooooo! Forget your neighbours! You will be left with the towel hanging if you persuade them harder to join.<br />Solution?...Ask a welder to make a movable and lockable barrier obstacle for you with spikes on it, place it in front of your gate to prevent anybody from parking, while you have the key. It is a common in my country Nigeria. There are many ways to kill a rat.As for the govt, they are after the money in Tax....and there are some commercial properties that are compatible with residential...like supermarts and veggie shops.<br />Oh! yes, the shop keeper will be laughing as i am meera..oops! sorry ...couldn't help it :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-11202026686979457892012-06-10T21:10:46.211+05:302012-06-10T21:10:46.211+05:30@ Vaish we have two cars both in their sheds in th...@ Vaish we have two cars both in their sheds in the back yard-leaving them parked outside throughout the day would be dangerous, besides we are not there for about ten hours every day.<br /><br />@ Anil, Irfan - yes lack of civic sense is sadly the defining thing about us Indians!<br /><br />@ Jack yes the shopkeeper IS having the last laugh.Meera Sundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-29235509810768906242012-06-10T20:34:02.337+05:302012-06-10T20:34:02.337+05:30Meera,
Of course, the shopkeeper is having last l...Meera,<br /><br />Of course, the shopkeeper is having last laugh. Best of luck on your LONE battle. <br /><br />Take careJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896075408610203350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-28620499720653960902012-06-10T20:14:28.251+05:302012-06-10T20:14:28.251+05:30Buy a car or two wheeler, and use your parking spa...Buy a car or two wheeler, and use your parking space. Or put a fense around that area..Don't know if they are easy options. It is such a big nuisance to see parked cars right in front of your house.Anuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824164089499448242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-80938275604643968322012-06-10T13:35:29.877+05:302012-06-10T13:35:29.877+05:30yes, we Indian lag behind significantly when it co...yes, we Indian lag behind significantly when it comes to "Civic Sense".....and unless some sense prevail among most of us nothing can be done....<br /><br />Moreover going against them on individual basis doesn't pay much most of the time.....Irfanuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931968343851910523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-75254350714865005462012-06-10T10:43:14.348+05:302012-06-10T10:43:14.348+05:30What is the recourse?leave Chennai, leave the coun...What is the recourse?leave Chennai, leave the country?<br />Running away will keep us running! <br />The pliable neighourhood denizens are meek and weak at heart and their civic sense is zero.<br /><br />Lack of civic sense is endemic to Indians, be it in Chennai or Thpuram. The culture we have is to clean our frontal portico and throw the trash on the road outside.<br />Filing complaint may be of no help as in all likelihood the shop may be owned by a local politician- a goon.<br /><br />Perhaps file a public interest litigation and also be sure to face the backlash. That in any case must not deter you.anilkurup59https://www.blogger.com/profile/07961961217418715354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-44472327436230419192012-06-10T09:21:36.350+05:302012-06-10T09:21:36.350+05:30This is widely prevalent in the city and the viola...This is widely prevalent in the city and the violations take place with impunity with enforcement agencies quite often turning a blind eye.I am witness to a man occupying the entire platform with his big mountain of water melons and his customers throwing the remnants on the platform and the road after eating the juicy part.<br />Lawlessness thrives where enforcement is weak for whatever reasons.Being a separate house you do not have the advantage of numbers of an apartment complex.Do not take law into your hands but keep complaining at the right places and at right levels.KParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-22099586732591109702012-06-10T09:02:28.500+05:302012-06-10T09:02:28.500+05:30Christopher -totally with you about the behavior ...Christopher -totally with you about the behavior change bit. However I wish to make a slight correction here - ours is NOT a commercial area-that is the crux of the issue! It is a residential area where there are gross zoning violations happening!Meera Sundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584671517551652378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269219202790509435.post-34440402411754017122012-06-10T08:11:55.942+05:302012-06-10T08:11:55.942+05:30Having a house in a commercial area has its disadv...Having a house in a commercial area has its disadvantages. I have similar problems with people thoughtlessly parking right in front of our gate. What bugs me is that most of these people appear to be well educated and yet, the level of indifference is appalling. I am slightly more fortunate in that the commercial establishments dispose their garbage directly to the garbage vans that collect them every morning. Rules and laws will not make a difference. Behaviour change has to come from within.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301090483025279360noreply@blogger.com